2 weeks notice

I would check with your HR department. And also you could contact the new employer if you were given a verbal offer already and are just awaiting the written offer and let them know your situation. They likely don't want to wait 6-8 weeks for you to be able to start with them either. They may be able to speed up the process or at least assure you of having the job and let you know that it is safe to give your notice so as not to be put onto the new schedule. Hope this helps and congrats on the new job and hope you find yourself happier in the new job.

but the last 2 that quit were told that they must finish the schedule that is out or else they will get a bad reference.

But if you've already received a job offer in writing, they've already checked your references, have they not? A caution I would give you: If you do tell them you're only giving them two weeks notice and they're not okay with that or with you for any reason - I had a friend who gave two weeks notice and upon arriving to work on Monday her resentful boss walked her out the door to "let her go" based on some petty and false reason. So even though it's ridiculous of them to expect you to give 6-8 weeks notice (which could compromise your next job if they can't wait that long), there has been a precedence for undue retaliation.

I like the previous poster's idea of contacting HR, as well as informing your next employer of the situation. You may end up just having to quit the day before you start your next job. It doesn't seem very kind, but what are you supposed to do if they are so unreasonable?

But if you've already received a job offer in writing, they've already checked your references, have they not? A caution I would give you: If you do tell them you're only giving them two weeks notice and they're not okay with that or with you for any reason - I had a friend who gave two weeks notice and upon arriving to work on Monday her resentful boss walked her out the door to "let her go" based on some petty and false reason. So even though it's ridiculous of them to expect you to give 6-8 weeks notice (which could compromise your next job if they can't wait that long), there has been a precedence for undue retaliation.

I like the previous poster's idea of contacting HR, as well as informing your next employer of the situation. You may end up just having to quit the day before you start your next job. It doesn't seem very kind, but what are you supposed to do if they are so unreasonable?

The new job told me they are just checking references & going to make me an offer but they have yet to discuss the pay rate, so I am just holding my breath hoping it is what I am making now or close. I just wish theyd get it done before the new schedule comes out!!!!

Definitely do not even talk about it with your employers until they give you a job offer.

It is slander in some states to offer anything but the work start and end dates.

Personality conflicts often play a role in "evaluations".

In a state agency, we can only give start strt dates & position held/title.

good luck, check with HR, thats my advice.

give your two weeks notice. do not allow your bosses to threaten you with bad references etc.! be professional and let them know that you understand that they are not allowed to slander you to potential employers. by the way, it is better to have a job when looking for another job.

i know this sounds crazy, but in this economy nursing employers like to hire employed nurses only. so do not quit your hellish job until you receive an offer from new employers. good luck with the interview process. it is daunting to say the least.

-going through the interview process for a new job.

Look in your facility's policy book - it should say what is required for putting in your notice. Then use that policy back at them. For example where I work it states "employees should put their intent in writing if they chose to terminate their employment" "if possible the facility would appreciate at least a two week notice... supervisory team members are asked to give four weeks notice." so... if they are trying to blackmail you into giving 6-8 week notice you just show them the policy. (Hope your policy is not 6-8 weeks notice!!!!)